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The School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education (EPHE) within the Faculty of Health offers both mandatory and optional co-op programs:

Required programs      

• Recreation and Health Education (BA)
• Coaching Studies (MEd)

Optional programs        

• Physical and Health Education (BA)
• Kinesiology (BSc)
• Kinesiology (MA, MSc, PhD)
• Physical Education (MA)

How to apply

For optional co-op programs, you can apply to join co-op between June 15 and September 20. Here's how to apply:

1. using your UVic NetLink ID and password
2. Select “Co-op” on the navigation menu
3. Follow the prompts to complete your application

• you've previously been or are currently in another co-op program at UVic
• you're trying to apply outside of the admission periods

Program facts & formats

Required programs

Undergraduate

• 3 work terms required (fourth optional)
• no need to apply

Graduate

• 2 work terms required
• no need to apply

Optional programs

Undergraduate

• 3 work terms required (fourth optional)
• apply by September 30 of the first year

Graduate

• 2 work terms for master’s degrees
• 3 work terms for doctoral degrees

For more information on the co-op program and how to apply, please email the co-op coordinator.

Fees

Co-op students pay a co-op tuition fee for each work term. It's free to join co-op and attend the preparation course—you'll pay your tuition fee after you secure a co-op work term.

You'll pay your fees according to the same tuition fee deadlines as regular course fees.

Fees per work term for undergraduate students:

• domestic students: $791.72
• international students: $1,612.10

Fees per work term for graduate students:

• domestic students: $776.20
• international students: $976.27

Note that the graduate co-op tuition fee is different than the graduate installment fee. If you are a grad student and register for a co-op work term, during that term, you'll pay:

• the grad co-op program fee  
• the grad ancillary fees

If you register for a course (e.g. thesis 596 or 598) and a co-op work term in the same term, during that term, you'll pay:

• the grad co-op program tuition fee
• the course tuition fee
• the grad ancillary fees

Questions about co-op tuition fees? Email us or call 250-721-7032 for assistance.

Work terms

Co-op work terms begin in January, May and September and are typically 4 months long.

• undergraduate co-op: 3 work terms (fourth optional)

Work term challenge

Many students entering the field of Recreation & Health Education and Kinesiology are admitted into their programs with a range of work experiences. Completing a work term challenge is a means to honour this work experience and help you complete your degree in a timely way.

If you have relevant work experience, you may propose a work term challenge in lieu of one of your required work terms. Contact us to learn more.

Once approved, you'll need to complete a reflective paper outlining the learning you've experienced. 

Learn more about:

• finding a job placement
• what happens during your work term
• reporting requirements at the end of your work term